Organizational Behavior
In-person | Dates TBA
This course examines human behavior at the individual, group and organization level. Theories, models and research will be discussed and applied through case studies, individual and team assignments, experiential exercises and reflection on work experience. Each topic has been selected to help you better manage yourself, other people, groups and organizations.
This is a not-for-credit course. E-certificates of Completion will be issued to participants upon the satisfactory completion of the course.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand how organizations are changing and learn to operate in this ‘new’ environment
- Solve real-world management dilemmas & problems using 100 years of research and current thought leadership in organization behavior
- Communicate your thoughts and opinions in a coherent and competent way (both verbally and in writing).
- Be an effective team player and leader
- Know how to avoid being in someone’s “worst boss” story
About Dr. Ian Williamson
Ian O. Williamson is the Dean of the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine. Previously he was the Pro-Vice Chancellor and the Dean of the Wellington School of Business and Government at Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand). Professor Williamson has also served on the faculties of the Melbourne Business School (Australia), Rutgers Business School (USA), the Zurich Institute of Business Education (Switzerland), the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland (USA) and Institut Teknologi Bandung (Indonesia). He received his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (USA).
Prof. Williamson’s is a globally recognized expert in the area of human resource management. His research examines the impact of “talent pipelines” on organizational and community outcomes. In particular, his research focuses on how human and social capital influences firm operational and financial outcomes, talent management in the context of new ventures and growth-oriented firms, the role of human resource practices in driving firm innovation and the impact of social issues on firm outcomes.
S$3,745 inclusive of GST, course materials and e-certificate.
Course Schedule
| Date | Time (SGT) | |
| Session 1 | Saturday, TBA | 9am to 6.00pm |
| Session 2 | Sunday, TBA | 9am to 6.00pm |
| Session 3 | Tuesday, TBA | 7pm to 10pm |
| Session 4 | Thursday, TBA | 7pm to 10pm |
| Session 5 | Saturday, TBA | 9am to 6.00pm |
| Session 6 | Sunday, TBA | 9am to 6.00pm |
